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Karl Johan Hotel is housed in a 19th-century building on Oslo’s main street, Karl Johans Gate, less than 2297 feet from the Royal Palace. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi. All guest rooms at Karl Johan have a work desk and flat-screen TV. Some guest rooms also offer views of the neighboring Parliament building. The Stortinget Metro Station is just around the corner from Karl Johan Hotel, and the Central Station is a 10-minute walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Oslo, according to independent reviews.

Karl Johan Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 1, 2008

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Oslo, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Oslo
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  • Jill
    CanadaCanada
    Easy location for walking, close to many restaurants and had historical value. Excellent breakfast in a beautiful atrium room.
  • Donald
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Fabulous breakfast. Quiet room. Very helpful staff.
  • Charlene
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The hotel is in an excellent location and a very walkable neighborhood near lots of shops and restaurants. We really enjoyed the breakfast each morning.
  • Renee
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was excellent. We were able to take the train from the airport, and walk to the hotel. There were lots of restaurants nearby, and many attractions were a short walk away. The room was very modern, and everything worked well. Breakfast...
  • Jackie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Fabulous buffet breakfast - nice surprise. The location of this hotel is wonderful. Very walkable and down the street from the hop on hop off.
  • Leslie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    It was decorated so well! It was modern Scandinavian. The bfast was the best I’ve had in Norway. The staff was wonderful. The location was great and close to airport trams and trains to Bergen. It was quiet even though it was in the center of...
  • Marie-claire
    CanadaCanada
    Brilliant located. Very friendly and dedicated staff. Quite a good breakfast selection and spacious eating room. Quiet room and comfortable bed.
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    Emily
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Wonderful breakfast! Beautiful place! Comfortable room!
  • Linda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Quiet room, CLEAN, and really fantastic selection at breakfast! Coffee was excellent too.
  • Leena
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Excellent hotel based on a central convenient location , clean hotel, delicious breakfast, walking distance to the train/subway station. Staff was warm and patient responding to my questions. Highly recommend!

Property questions and answers
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  • Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus?

    Our property has been closed since the 18th of March.
    Answered on 11 May 2020
  • Hi can I book one Deluxe Quadruple Room for 2 adults and 2 kids (5 and 9 years), as you have one double bed and one sofa bed in the room?

    Hi, Yes you can. Best Regards Karl Johan Hotel
    Answered on 19 August 2021
  • How to get from Oslo the airport to the hotel?

    Hello! The easiest way to get to the hotel is via the airport express train to Nationaltheater. Its about a 4-5 min walk from that station to the hotel.
    Answered on 14 October 2022
  • Can the double rooms be made into twins?

    Yes, we have a few twin-rooms in our hotel.
    Answered on 16 March 2021
  • I've noted other travelers have expressed frustration with parking. I will also have a rental car. Suggestions?

    Unfortunately we do not have parking. The closest parking garage near us in under the courthouse on C. J. Hambros plass 1, 0164 Oslo ONEPARK Sentrum P-hus
    Answered on 3 March 2020
  • Hi there, While staying at your hotel, I found the mattress to be very comfortable. Do you happen to know if it's a brand you can purchase online or ..

    Hi, Just got a reply from our manager, and the brand of our bed is Jensen. :) Diana, Karl Johan Hotel
    Answered on 5 December 2019
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Hotel area info *

Amenities of Karl Johan Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Norwegian

House rules

Karl Johan Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
NOK 250 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Karl Johan Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The hotel requires that the credit card holder’s name matches the guest’s name on the booking confirmation. If you wish to book for another individual, please contact the property directly for further information after booking. Guests are also required to show a photo identification upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Karl Johan Hotel

  • The prices at Karl Johan Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Karl Johan Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Quad
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Karl Johan Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • Karl Johan Hotel is 150 feet from the center of Oslo.

  • Check-in at Karl Johan Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.